Unmanned Sea Vehicle Reaches Sakarya Beach in Turkey

A suspicious object washed ashore on the sand of Karasu Beach in Sakarya Province on 6 August 2026. Local residents reported the item, which resembled a military‑grade unmanned sea vehicle, prompting rapid response by police and the Turkish Coast Guard’s Submarine Defense (SAS) unit.

Technical examinations confirmed the craft carried no explosive material or active warhead. Authorities secured the vehicle for further forensic analysis under the direction of the Karasu public prosecutor, treating the incident as a security matter while keeping the beach closed to pedestrians until the area was cleared.